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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsSolving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesSystem and Battery Performance Optimization Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyLimited Warranties and Return Policy Safety General Safety Air Travel Safety PowerSafety Battery When Using Your Computer Safety EMC InstructionsSafety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Battery Disposal W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick Dell Inspiron Help What Are You Looking For?Click User and system guides and click User’s guides Dell Support Website support.dell.com Finding Information Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Status Lights Device Status Lights PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors Left Side ViewModem connector Air vents Right Side ViewModem Connector Back View AC adapter AC adapter connector Video Connector Memory module cover Battery latch release Bottom ViewConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionModem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPClose the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Printer ProblemsPower Protection Devices Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwareLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Battery PerformancePower Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Low-Battery WarningStoring a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Battery and Power ProblemsIf the battery is not charging If battery life is shortReprogramming the Button Dell AccessDirect ButtonNumeric Keypad System Functions Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If the CD-RW drive stops writingHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup WizardDetermining Your Network Type Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Infrastructure networkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP NetworksWireless network properties window appears Configuring Security Settings Optional Click PropertiesSetting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionError Messages Tab FunctionVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesIf only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveIf you have problems with a hard drive Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click StartError messages appear PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Program crashesResolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets WetDrivers What Is a Driver?If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using the Drivers and Utilities CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDStarting Windows XP Setup Completing the GUI SetupCompleting the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Shutting Down Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Memory Returning a Hard Drive to DellCaptive screw Modem and Mini PCI Card Replacing the Modem Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card CD or DVD Drive Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover Keyboard Keyboard screws Keyboard connector Interface connector Adding and Replacing Parts System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC CardCommunications Ports and ConnectorsMemory Video AudioDisplay XGATouch Pad Battery 8-cellKeyboard Battery 12-cell AC AdapterPhysical EnvironmentalOverview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence System Performance Overview System and Battery Performance OptimizationOptimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time 100Variable Speed Fan Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 101Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Country City Department Name or Service AreaContacting Dell 102103 104 Colombia 105China Xiamen Costa Rica106 Country CityHome and Small Business 107France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Corporate108 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 109Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaKorea Seoul 110Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com 111 Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 112Netherlands Antilles New Zealand113 114 115 Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com 116Turks and Caicos Islands UruguayBusiness 117A. Austin, Texas Virgin IslandsRegulatory Notices 118119 Dell Software License AgreementNOM Information Mexico Only Limited Warranty 120Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? 121What will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 122How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? 123Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 124125 126 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only 127Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Return PolicyMaking a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Limitation and Statutory RightsIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 130131 What are Errata?Limited Warranties and Return Policy D ex 134 Index See UPS 136 Index